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The state Department of Health Office of Operational Excellence and Office of Health Equity have been collaborating with a number of community partners across Pennsylvania to ensure adequate information is being served to a multitude of under-served, marginalized communities through their website, the COVIDAlertPA mobile application, townhalls and campaigns.
According to Brian Lentes, director of the Office of Operational Excellence, studies have shown that a public health crisis like the pandemic can have the potential to have more severe negative effects in underserved, marginalized communities, leading to more severe illnesses and more deaths.
“Longstanding systemic health and social inequities have put many people at an increased risk,” he said.
MALLORIE McILWAIN mmcilwain@sungazette.com
HARRISBURG The state Department of Health Office of Operational Excellence and Office of Health Equity have been collaborating with a number of community partners across the Commonwealth to ensure adequate information is being served to a multitude of under-served, marginalized communities through their website, the COVIDAlertPA mobile application, town halls and campaigns.
According to Brian Lentes, director of the DOH Office of Operational Excellence, studies have shown that a public health crisis like the pandemic can have the potential to have more severe negative effects in underserved, marginalized communities, leading to more severe illnesses and more deaths.
Access information: 724-543-1120
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual performance of Dr. Seuss’, “There’s A Wocket in My Pocket,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration required.
Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the township building, Park Avenue and Springhill Road.
Details: 724-226-1393
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall
March 14: A vendor bingo will be hosted at 1 p.m. in the Elks ballroom, 128 Market St. Doors open at noon. Ten games will award vendor prizes and the 11
th game will be a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Cost: $20.
Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071
April 1: Tickets are on sale for a No Foolin’ Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Area Community Association and Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. Winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pick 3 number.